Description
Remarks: Triangle Cichlids (Uaru amphiacanthoides) are fairly peaceful South American cichlids that make excellent tankmates for Severums, Angelfish, and Geophagus. They have round, tan bodies with a tear-drop shaped black spot along their flanks and bright yellow eyes. They care for their young in the same way that discus do by using their body like a living shield and feeding their fry with their slime coat. This has give them the nickname of “the poor man’s discus.”
Scientific Name: Uaru amphiacanthoides
Common Name: Triangle Cichlid
Max Size: 14″
pH: 6.0-7.5
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 75-85°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Medium schooling fish, similarly sized South American cichlids, catfish, plecos
Tank Mate Options:
Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos
Geophagus sp. Caqueta
Striped Silver Dollar
